[gar.ter] n [ME, fr. ONF gartier, fr. garet bend of the knee, of Celt origin; akin to W gar shank] (14c) 1 a: a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock b: a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve c: a strap hanging from a girdle or corset to support a stocking
2. cap a: the British Order of the Garter; also: the blue velvet garter that is its badge b: membership in the order
[2]garter vt (15c): to support with or as if with a garter